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Seniors rely on Dial-a-Ride


Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:39 AM PDT

What else can the governor take away from the seniors?

I am disabled and depend on Dial-a-Ride most of the time. There is a dear friend who takes me grocery shopping, but I can't totally depend on her, she has a life too.

Please try to think of another way to spend our money; like giving all the council members a raise and a new car, or how about a trip to Hawaii for them and their families?

Thanks Gov. Schwarznegger. How many cars do you have?

Bonnie Pipes
Lodi

Reader Feedback

KenH wrote on Oct 16, 2009 2:01 PM:

" Simple solution: if the City of Lodi is losing money with their Grapeline/Vineline/DAR system, they could always put it up for sale so that a private company such as MV Transportation or San Joaquin RTD could take it fully over. "

dogs4you wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:41 PM:

" The city will get money for events the CC deams necessary. The affluent people of Lodi will pitch in if necessary to keep the cities pet projects afloat, wine tasting for instance. I was at the train depot today, big busses with their engines running, and nobody aboard, what a waste of money. The smaller Dial a rides are perfect for getting anyone around town, "

T & C wrote on Oct 15, 2009 4:30 PM:

" Hi Bonnie!

I am sorry for the hardships that all Seniors and Disabled will face with these Upcoming Bus Service Cuts!

The City of Lodi uses State Funds and Federal funds into our Bus service! The City of Lodi "Refuses to add any General Fund money into the bus service to Balance the books!

That is why the Bus service is being drastically cut!

But when they do their "Wine and Christmas Light tours, Lodi sure has the money don't they? "

Lodian wrote on Oct 15, 2009 8:43 AM:

" I agree with you, Bonnie Pipes. Unfortunately there are people that think you should be driving yourself or just stay home. Those that think this way are simply ignorant, heartless and do not care about the elderly. "

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